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February 13, 2014

Water, Water Everywhere

Maybe that title is a bit insensitive considering the flooding in England. Still it was a thought that crossed my mind last night driving through a torrential downpour in Rangiora, where the gutters were having trouble draining away the deluge. Many street corners were awash - though not needing boats to navigate them ...

I couldn't help thinking of the last few days of my extended summer holiday last year, spent by the sea...

Where tradition and modernity get on with their watery business;

Where reflections may or may not be of the watery kind;

And where boats ply watery streets as a matter of course.

Venice of course.

Wherever water is causing hardship and heartache, may there be relief and a safe haven not too far away.